Then add shovels of leaf mold stirring it into the old potting soil with a hoe or rake. Once it looks fluffy but not dense, refill your containers with the refreshed potting soil and plant.

The natural instinct when we see this is to get our rakes out, but gardening experts have revealed there are vital benefits to putting a stop to the raking ... shred the leaves into smaller ...

Rake up leaves weekly and stash in the bag. When almost full, sprinkle with water, shake and tie. Store in a shady spot and the following autumn the leaves will have rotted down into a rich ...